Tolinku vs Branch

Enterprise deep linking,
startup pricing

Branch is the market leader in deep linking, but their tiered pricing starts at $499/mo for deep linking alone. Tolinku delivers the same core features at $39/mo with everything included.

Why teams choose Tolinku over Branch

80% cheaper

Branch's deep linking tier (Engagement) starts at $499/mo. Tolinku starts at $39/mo per Appspace with a generous free tier for testing.

All features included

Branch splits features across Activation, Engagement, and Performance tiers. With Tolinku, every paid plan includes deep linking, banners, referrals, and analytics.

Self-serve setup

Sign up, create an Appspace, and start deep linking in minutes. No onboarding calls, no account managers, no waiting for provisioning.

Tolinku vs Branch: what it means for you

Feature Tolinku Branch What this means for you
Pricing $39/mo, all features included $199-499/mo, features split across tiers Ship deep linking without budget negotiations or tier trade-offs
Deep linking Universal Links, App Links, deferred Same standards, Engagement tier ($499/mo) Same technology for 80% less; no feature parity trade-off
Smart banners Included in all paid plans Activation tier and above Drive app installs from your website without paying extra
Referral tracking Built-in with rewards and milestones Not offered Grow organically with referral programs, no third-party tool needed
Setup time Self-serve, live in minutes Self-serve, but tier selection adds complexity Start deep linking today, not next quarter
Analytics Clicks, devices, geo, campaigns Similar, attribution requires Performance tier Understand your link performance without upgrading tiers
Billing control Billing caps per Appspace Volume credits, no spend caps Never get a surprise invoice; you control the maximum

Feature-by-feature comparison

See how Tolinku stacks up against Branch across every category.

Tolinku Branch
Deep Linking
Universal Links (iOS)
App Links (Android)
Deferred deep linking
Link expiration
OG meta tags
AASA / assetlinks auto-generation Automatic Automatic
Custom domains All plans All plans
Custom scheme fallback
Analytics
Click tracking
Device / OS / browser breakdown
Geo data All plans Paid plans
Campaign / UTM tracking
Conversion funnel Standard+ Performance tier
Analytics retention 7 days (Free) to 2 years Varies by plan
CSV export Standard+
Engagement
Smart banners Included Activation+
In-app messages Included Not offered
Visual builder Standard+
Custom landing pages Standard+ Limited customization
A/B testing Growth+ Performance tier
Growth
Referral tracking Standard+ Not offered
Referral rewards / milestones Standard+
Leaderboard API Standard+
Bot detection All plans
Developer
REST API
Web SDK
iOS SDK
Android SDK
React Native SDK
Flutter SDK
Webhooks HMAC signed
Pricing & Billing
Free tier Forever free Free trial
Lowest paid plan $39/mo per Appspace $199/mo (Activation)
Deep linking plan $39/mo (all features included) $499/mo (Engagement tier)
Billing caps
Annual discount 20% off Not listed
All features in one plan Split across 3 tiers
Pricing

Same deep linking, 80% less

Branch built the deep linking category and serves some of the largest apps in the world. But their tiered pricing model splits features across Activation ($199/mo), Engagement ($499/mo), and Performance ($499/mo) plans. Deep linking alone requires the $499/mo tier. Tolinku includes everything in one plan at $39/mo.

  • $39/mo vs $499/mo: Tolinku Standard includes 50K clicks, unlimited routes, and all features
  • Free tier forever: test with 1,200 clicks/mo before you commit
  • Billing caps: set a maximum monthly spend per Appspace so you never get a surprise invoice
  • No annual lock-in: pay monthly, cancel anytime (annual plans get 20% off)
Tolinku Standard Recommended
$39/mo
50K clicks Unlimited routes All features Billing caps
Branch Engagement
$499/mo
100K volume credits Deep linking tier No attribution
Quick Setup 3 minutes
1
Create your Appspace
Name it, add your app store URLs
2
Configure your domain
Add CNAME record, AASA auto-generated
3
Create your first route
Set the path, fallback URL, and link type
Ready to deep link
Onboarding

No vendor lock-in, no tier confusion

Branch offers self-serve plans, but you need to choose between three separate tiers to get the features you need. Tolinku is simpler: sign up, create an Appspace, and every feature is available from day one. No tier confusion, no add-ons.

  • Self-serve dashboard: configure everything from the web UI, no SDK required to start
  • Open standards: your AASA and assetlinks.json files work with any platform, so you're never locked in
  • Cancel anytime: no annual contracts, no cancellation fees

Same standards, open platform

Tolinku uses the same open standards as Branch. Migration is straightforward because the underlying technology is identical. Plus, Tolinku includes ecommerce analytics with revenue attribution, conversion funnels, and cohort LTV on all paid plans.

Universal Links

Apple's apple-app-site-association standard. Tolinku auto-generates the same AASA file format Branch uses.

App Links

Google's assetlinks.json standard. Verified by Google for instant, zero-delay app opening on Android.

Deferred Deep Links

Preserve link context through app install using device fingerprinting (iOS) and Play Store install referrer (Android).

Frequently asked questions

Can I migrate from Branch to Tolinku?

Yes. Tolinku uses the same open standards as Branch: Apple's Universal Links (AASA files) and Android's App Links (assetlinks.json). You can run both platforms in parallel during migration by adding Tolinku's domain to your app configuration alongside Branch's. Once verified, redirect traffic from your Branch links to Tolinku.

Does Tolinku support the same link types as Branch?

Tolinku supports Universal Links (iOS), App Links (Android), deferred deep linking, and custom scheme fallback. If you're using Branch for deep linking and smart banners, Tolinku covers those use cases. Branch also offers cross-platform ad attribution and ad network integrations, which Tolinku does not.

How does Tolinku's pricing compare to Branch?

Branch offers three tiers: Activation ($199/mo), Engagement ($499/mo), and Performance ($499/mo). Deep linking requires the Engagement tier at $499/mo. Tolinku includes all features (deep linking, banners, referrals, analytics) in every paid plan starting at $39/mo. You can set billing caps to prevent unexpected charges.

Is Tolinku reliable enough for production?

Tolinku runs on a globally distributed infrastructure with CDN-level caching for link resolution. The AASA and assetlinks.json files are served with appropriate cache headers for instant verification.

What if I need features Branch has that Tolinku doesn't?

Branch has a larger feature set around cross-platform ad attribution and partner integrations with ad networks. If your primary need is mobile measurement for paid acquisition across dozens of ad networks, Branch may be a better fit. If you need deep linking, smart banners, referral tracking, and analytics at a lower price point, Tolinku is the better choice.

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